Yamaha FGX5 Red Label Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Natural
The Yamaha FGX5 Red Label Dreadnought channels the timeless spirit of Yamaha’s iconic 1960s steel-string guitars, blending classic vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. Its voice is rich, resonant, and expressive, capturing the warm, balanced tones that made the original Red Label series legendary. Meticulously crafted with precision and attention to detail, this guitar delivers an authentic vintage feel, combining heritage-inspired character with contemporary playability for stage, studio, and personal performance.
Features
- Solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides delivers rich, balanced, and resonant tone.
- Atmosfeel™ pickup and preamp system provides natural, dynamic plugged-in sound.
- New scalloped FG bracing enhances warmth, power, and harmonic richness.
- Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) treatment gives the sound and sustain of aged wood.
- Original FG body produces a full, punchy low end ideal for strumming and flatpicking.
- Ebony fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins ensure smooth playability and durability.
- Bone nut and saddle improve tone transfer and sustain.
- Made in Japan for exceptional quality and consistency.
- Includes a hardshell case for protection and portability.
Specifications
General
Scale Length: 634mm (25")
String Spacing: 11.0mm
Connections: Line Out
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Case: Hardshell Case
Accessories: Soundhole Cover, Hex Wrench
Body
Body Shape: Traditional Western
Body Length: 505mm (19 7/8")
Total Length: 1029mm (40 1/2")
Body Width: 412mm (16 1/4")
Body Depth: 100–118mm (3 15/16 – 4 5/8")
Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back Material: Solid Mahogany
Side Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Binding: Black + White
Soundhole Inlay: Black + White
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Neck
Neck Material: African Mahogany
Neck Finish: Matt
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: R400mm (15 3/4")
Nut Width: 44mm (1 3/4")
Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle Material: Bone
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuners: Open Gear Chrome (Y1D)
Nut Material: Bone
Pickguard: Wooden Type
Electronics
Electronics: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic)
Controls: Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
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Description
The Yamaha FGX5 Red Label Dreadnought channels the timeless spirit of Yamaha’s iconic 1960s steel-string guitars, blending classic vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. Its voice is rich, resonant, and expressive, capturing the warm, balanced tones that made the original Red Label series legendary. Meticulously crafted with precision and attention to detail, this guitar delivers an authentic vintage feel, combining heritage-inspired character with contemporary playability for stage, studio, and personal performance.
Features
- Solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides delivers rich, balanced, and resonant tone.
- Atmosfeel™ pickup and preamp system provides natural, dynamic plugged-in sound.
- New scalloped FG bracing enhances warmth, power, and harmonic richness.
- Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) treatment gives the sound and sustain of aged wood.
- Original FG body produces a full, punchy low end ideal for strumming and flatpicking.
- Ebony fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins ensure smooth playability and durability.
- Bone nut and saddle improve tone transfer and sustain.
- Made in Japan for exceptional quality and consistency.
- Includes a hardshell case for protection and portability.
Specifications
General
Scale Length: 634mm (25")
String Spacing: 11.0mm
Connections: Line Out
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Case: Hardshell Case
Accessories: Soundhole Cover, Hex Wrench
Body
Body Shape: Traditional Western
Body Length: 505mm (19 7/8")
Total Length: 1029mm (40 1/2")
Body Width: 412mm (16 1/4")
Body Depth: 100–118mm (3 15/16 – 4 5/8")
Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back Material: Solid Mahogany
Side Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Binding: Black + White
Soundhole Inlay: Black + White
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Neck
Neck Material: African Mahogany
Neck Finish: Matt
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: R400mm (15 3/4")
Nut Width: 44mm (1 3/4")
Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle Material: Bone
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuners: Open Gear Chrome (Y1D)
Nut Material: Bone
Pickguard: Wooden Type
Electronics
Electronics: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic)
Controls: Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ
